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Entry Level Machine Assistant (Converting / Paper Manufacturing)

Progressive Converting, Inc.
Appleton, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

Come join North America's largest independent paper converter and get your career ROLLing! All of our jobs offer competitive pay and benefits based upon skill and experience.

$500 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days!

$500 Retention Bonus after 180 days!

Benefits Include: Paid Time Off, Immediate Holiday Pay Eligibility, Medical, Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Profit Sharing, Annual Company Clothing, Shoe, and Prescription Safety Glasses Allowances. Annual $200 Gym and Fitness Reimbursement, $1,500 Referral Bonus for referring employees, and Quarterly $200 Perfect Attendance Bonus.

Positions Available:

1). Sheeting Machine Assistant:

  • 6AM - 6PM (4 Days on/4 Days off)
  • 6PM - 6AM / 8PM - 6AM (4 Days on/4 Days off) $2.00 Shift Differential

2). Rewind Machine Assistant:

  • 6AM - 4PM (Monday-Thursday)
  • 8PM - 6AM (Sunday - Wednesday) $2.00 Shift Differential

3). Packaging Assistant

  • 8p-6am (Monday - Thursday) $2.00 Shift Differential

OT will be based on production needs

Job Overview

The Machine Assistant Operator is an entry level position that supports manufacturing operations within the Converting, Rewinding, or Coating departments. This role provides hands on assistance to production teams and offers training in one of several support positions critical to efficient machine operation.

Specific Positions

The Machine Assistant Operator will be trained in one primary position and candidates are encouraged to learn multiple roles prior to advancing into a main operator position. Candidates will receive offers for a specific role such as:

  • Roll Tender – Responsible for preparing and staging rolls to be mounted on sheeters, rewinders, or coating presses.
  • Packaging Operator – Responsible for wrapping and preparing finished paper products including rolls, sheets, or boxed paper. Packaging duties may also include operating wrapping equipment such as case packers, balers, or shrink tunnels.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding position that requires standing for extended periods, frequent bending, lifting, and moving finished goods. Operators will regularly use material handling equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts to transport products safely and efficiently.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking to gain hands on manufacturing experience and develop skills within a fast paced production environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Initial contact is made via email. What is your email address?
  • Are you willing to work 6am - 6pm, 4 days on, 4 days off?
  • Are you willing to work 6pm - 6am, 4 days on, 4 days off?
  • Are you willing to work 8pm - 6am, Sunday - Wednesday?
  • Are you willing to work 8pm - 6am, Monday-Thursday?
  • Are you able to start at a rate of between $18-$20 per hour?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $200

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